Wyoming State AED Law

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	Physician prescription required.
	CPR/AED Training	Must obtain appropriate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in the use of an AED by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or by another nationally recognized, or Wyoming department of health recognized, course in CPR and AED use and maintains currency through refresher training every two (2) years.
	EMS Notification	Any person or entity in possession of an AED shall notify an agent of the emergency communications center and the local ambulance service of the existence, location and type of AED.
	Maintenance Program	Must ensure that the AED is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
	Notification of Use	No Current Legislation

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
	No Current Legislation
Any person who uses or attempts to use an automated external defibrillator device on a victim of a perceived medical emergency, any prescribing physician who authorizes the purchase of the AED and any individual who provides training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the use of an AED shall be immune from civil liability for any harm resulting from the use or attempted use of such device, unless the harm involved was caused by willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct or a conscious, flagrant indifference to the safety of the victim who was harmed. Any person responsible for the site where the AED is located shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury that results from any act or omission of acts that do not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence if that person complies with the requirements of W.S. 35-26-102.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
HB 19	2005	Revises Good Samaritan protection and requirements for use of an AED.
HB 117	1999	Provides immunity protection and establishes guidelines for AED use.

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